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Red snapper

Red snapper

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Esse peixe é fantástico

A spectacle of flavor. Highly appreciated in coastal cuisine. It feeds mainly on crustaceans and mollusks, which is why its meat is very tasty. A high-value species.
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General characteristics

They are coastal fish that live in open, deep waters, mainly in areas with rocky and gravel bottoms around islands, shoals, and reefs. In summer, they prefer more distant waters, and in winter, they seek estuarine areas. They feed on fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.

Location and habitat

Generic: Southeast Coast, Northeast Coast
Specific: Iguape/Cananéia

Scientific and other names

Lutjanus analis, mutton snapper